Sr Engineer, Dry Etch Adv DRAM

Micron Technology; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid family leave

Robust paid time-off program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Dry Etch Lead Principal Engineer. The role involves developing dry etch processes to meet product requirements, optimizing processes for cost reduction and variability improvement, and collaborating closely with various teams to innovate solutions.

A successful candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. Micron offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, and a robust paid time-off program.

Join Micron in fostering an inclusive workplace that encourages varied backgrounds and perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience including internships.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of statistics and statistical process control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop dry etch processes to meet physical and electrical product requirements.
• Optimize processes to reduce cost, variability, and improve capability.
• Collaborate with integration and process teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Perform root cause and failure mode analysis and drive vendor improvements.
• Support pilot line operations and transfer processes to production sites.

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. is seeking a Dry Etch Lead Principal Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Develop dry etch processes to meet physical and electrical product requirements
• Optimize processes to reduce cost, variability, and improve capability
• Collaborate with integration and process teams to develop innovative solutions
• Perform root cause and failure mode analysis and drive vendor improvements
• Support pilot line operations and transfer processes to production sites

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience including internships
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills
• Working knowledge of statistics and statistical process control
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• Academic knowledge of dry etch, plasma physics, transport phenomena, or thermodynamics
• Experience with data analysis, scripting, or Python
• Experience supporting technology development or pilot manufacturing lines
• Strong digital literacy including MS Office

Benefits

Micron offers medical, dental, and vision plans and additional benefit programs to help protect income if unable to work, paid family leave, a robust paid time‑off program, and paid holidays. For more information, review the Benefits Guide at micron.com/careers/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Micron is a proud equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Additional Policies

Micron prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.